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Friday Five: 5 Star Books

  • Sep 13, 2019
  • 1 min read

It had the potential for being a crazy week...


Full moon... Friday the 13th... not just in the same week but on the SAME DAY!


I was prepared for the worst (seriously, if you work in education you know what I'm talking about). But I was pleasantly surprised that this week was actually one of the best as far as reading goes.


There were many 5 STAR BOOKS this week (HOORAY!), so I decided to dedicate the Friday Five to highlighting them. You can watch the video below, or click here to view this and other Friday Five booktalks.


If you marked yourself "safe" from the Full-Moon-Friday-the-13th school day this week, I hope you'll consider one or more of these books as your reward.


Happy Reading!


EDITED 9/16/19: This morning, the National Book Foundation announced that one of the books I highlight in this video, Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds, was long-listed for this year's National Book Award for Young People's Literature!




Books mentioned in the video:

The Proudest Blue by Muhammad/Ali/Aly

Home in the Woods by Wheeler

Magic Ramen by Wang

Look Both Ways by Reynolds

Beverly, Right Here by DiCamillo Call Me American by Iftin Stargazing by Wang




 

April Webinar

  • Apr 27, 2019
  • 1 min read

Looking for the Best Books to add to your classroom, library, or even your personal #TBR list? The April Webinar is live! Filled with great new books celebrating WORDS, writing, poetry, authors, and more in honor of Poetry Month.

This month's webinar is for all grades, Kindergarten - 12th Grade.

If you are have a "Teacher/Librarian" subscription to the website, you have free access to the full-length video. Click here, choose the "Subscriber Webinar" page, and login.

If you are not yet a subscriber, you can view the sample webinar...see below! (If you like what you see, consider subscribing to get access to full-length, new webinars every month!)

Happy Reading!




 

Mrs. Yusko Reads: April Newsletter

  • Apr 25, 2019
  • 1 min read

Check out the latest edition of the newsletter for all things celebrating WORDS!


Poetry, writing, authors, and language are highlighted this month in honor of Poetry Month. Find out how to get your FREE audiobooks all summer long. Read about two FABULOUS new memoirs for teens & adults.


You'll also find all the usual suspects: fiction/nonfiction pairings, articles of interest, tech tips (KidLit podcasts to check out!), and a good book to use for #classroombookaday.

Happy Reading!



 

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GREAT SEMINAR! Shauna was fantastic. My booklist is overflowing and I can't wait to share these books with students, and educate my teachers.

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Shauna reinforces the idea that there are two types of students: those who like to read and those who haven't found the right book yet. She offers a plethora of resources and titles for both!

Guadelupe, Teacher, CA

The knowledge and passion for books for EVERY reader  has hooked me! She is in the classroom and just gets readers.

Dee, Teacher-Librarian, CA

Wowza! One of the best, packed workshops, filled with RELEVANT content, delivered in a well organized, engagingly paced seminar. HIGHLY RECOMMEND to librarians and lovers of literature.

Lindsey, English Teacher, TX

Excellent content, EXCEPTIONAL presenter! The entire presentation was engaging and meaningful. I am excited to have the opportunity to take all of these amazing titles and introduce my students to them.

Guadelupe, Teacher, CA

The knowledge and passion for books for EVERY reader  has hooked me! She is in the classroom and just gets readers.

Dee, Teacher-Librarian, CA

Wowza! One of the best, packed workshops, filled with RELEVANT content, delivered in a well organized, engagingly paced seminar. HIGHLY RECOMMEND to librarians and lovers of literature.

Lindsey, English Teacher, TX

Excellent content, EXCEPTIONAL presenter! The entire presentation was engaging and meaningful. I am excited to have the opportunity to take all of these amazing titles and introduce my students to them.

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